Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

My reach does not extend that far. I accept the strategic points raised by the Deputy. We can support alternative energy sources by the provision of investment across Departments. Other Departments have greater responsibility on this issue.

I am interested in supporting research into energy conservation and the development of products and services, in the workplace and elsewhere, that would reduce dependency on fossil fuels. I do not have a great depth of knowledge about Japan but it appears to be forging ahead in terms of technology and is investing in products and services that focus on energy conservation and reducing its dependency on certain types of energy. That should happen here.

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